“We’re excited to bring the Series back to Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and finally see our Canadian friends again. “We continue to grow the Super DIRTcar Series into the biggest Big Block Modified series for drivers and fans, expanding its northeast footprint while also enhancing its roots in New York,” said DIRTcar CEO Brian Carter. Then, the Series’ championship season will begin at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH and run through New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Canada, before the 51st Super DIRT Week and concluding at the World of Outlaws World Finals in Concord, NC. 15-18, to chase the pre-season Big Gator Championship. The Beasts of the Northeast will commence its 2023 season at Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. “I’ll have some duties to be focused on rather than racing my car that night.”ĬLICK HERE to follow Atomic Speedway on Facebook.The Beasts of the Northeast will venture to six different states, and Canada, for a nearly 30-race scheduleĪfter making history at Super DIRT Week and ending the season in thrilling fashion, the Super DIRTcar Series is building to an exciting 2023 season.įor the first time in 16 years, the Series will visit six different states and Canada – its first time north of the border in four years. Vest recently flipped his sprint car and desired making an entry into the race, but with the ownership change, he may have to strap in to a different kind of driver’s seat on race night. The next big night for racing is August 21st with Atomic Speedway’s Hall of Fame Night presented by Herrnstein Auto Group. “Brad did a great job, and we need to build on it and bring Atomic back to its hey day of the 70s and 80s.” Vest also brings some NASCAR experience with him from his days driving in the Camping World Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series. “We hope to diversify the track with other events (such as concerts) like the bigger tracks do.” We hope to take the track to the next level.” That level Vest says is as a more diverse entertainment venue. The staff’s going to stay and we’re gonna lean on their experience to finish out the 2021 season. Vest says he was interested in purchasing the track a couple of years ago. He’s done some good things in the track’s revival and we hope to take it to the next level.” “Everybody included hopes the very best for Brad in his future endeavors” Vest told Litter Media. In so doing, the track will have new ownership with a group led by veteran sprint car driver Charlie Vest. Walters hope is to take the track to the next level. Walters told Litter Media he agreed with McCown’s assessment of his passion and rebirth. I appreciate all the great people who I have met during this time and I hope that as future racing endeavors pop up that those relationships continue.” Hopefully over this time people have seen my passion for the rebirth and success of the speedway. “The last 8 years have been quite a ride and Atomic Speedway will always hold a special place in my life. In a post on Facebook, McCown announced “It is with great sadness that, effective immediately, I am no longer a part of Atomic Speedway.” The post began with “One last trip around the ole girl” referring to a video taking a final lap on the dirt. Wednesday, Walters confirmed he had bought out his partner of more than a year. Walters’ arrival gave Brad McCown the opportunity to make some much needed improvements to the 3/8ths mile high-banked dirt track. Just a few weeks later, Atomic Speedway became the first sporting venue to hold an event once Ohio was given the all clear to re-open in May of 2020 following the shutdown due to the pandemic. In spring of 2020, Atomic Speedway Chad Walters was introduced as a new partner in ownership of the track located in the Huntington Hills on Blain Highway.
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